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R839 BTC

1998 Perodua Nippa

White Petrol 847cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

28,941 mi
Last recorded28,941 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2018
Typical for 1998 Perodua Nippa47,634 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR839 BTC
MakePerodua
ModelNippa
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine847cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2018 28,941 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

brakes require further inspection

coil springs corroded

tyres cracking in tread

Pass 5 Jul 2017 26,859 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre cracking on side wall

Offside Rear tyre cracking on side wall

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brakes require further inspection

clutch pedal anti slip missing

coil springs corroded

reverse light not working

Fail 28 Jun 2017 26,850 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre cracking on side wall

Offside Rear tyre cracking on side wall

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brakes require further inspection

clutch pedal anti slip missing

coil springs corroded

reverse light not working

Pass 7 Jul 2016 24,725 miles

aux belt worn and squeeling

battery terminal loose

brakes require further inspection

coil springs corroded

front anti roll bar bushes perished

front to rear metal brake pipe corroded

n/s/f tyre and o/s/r tyre cracking on outer sidewall

nearside rear shocker slightly misting

spare wheel missing

Fail 5 Jul 2016 24,718 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

aux belt worn and squeeling

battery terminal loose

brakes require further inspection

coil springs corroded

front anti roll bar bushes perished

front to rear metal brake pipe corroded

n/s/f tyre and o/s/r tyre cracking on outer sidewall

nearside rear shocker slightly misting

spare wheel missing

Pass 8 Jul 2015 22,850 miles

clutch pedal rubber missing

coil springs corroded

brakes require further inspection

all four tyre valves badly perished

aux belt cracking

both front anti roll bar bushes perished

both front outer c/v boots perished and slightly leaking

o/s/r and n/s/f tyres cracking badly on outer side walls

o/s/r shockabsorber slightly leaking

spare wheel missing

Fail 24 Jun 2015 22,800 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all four tyre valves badly perished

aux belt cracking

both front anti roll bar bushes perished

both front outer c/v boots perished and slightly leaking

brakes require further inspection

clutch pedal rubber missing

coil springs corroded

o/s/r and n/s/f tyres cracking badly on outer side walls

o/s/r shockabsorber slightly leaking

spare wheel missing

Pass 1 Jul 2014 20,999 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

brake inspection required

coil springs corroded

Fail 24 Jun 2014 20,989 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

brake inspection required

coil springs corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2013 19,006 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

brakes require inspection

coil springs corroded

exhaust system corroded

n/s/r exterior door handle broken

spare wheel missing

Fail 20 Jun 2013 19,006 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

brakes require inspection

coil springs corroded

exhaust system corroded

n/s/r exterior door handle broken

spare wheel missing

Pass 13 Jun 2012 17,114 miles

brakes require inspection

n/s/rear door handle broken sharp edge outwards but ok

Pass 20 Jun 2011 15,394 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

brakes require inspection

Pass 22 Jun 2010 13,955 miles

brakes require full inspection

centre exhaust very rusty

coil springs rusty

n/s/r door handle broken [missing]

o/s/f door catching font wing

o/s/r shocker slightly leaking

o/s/r tyre cracking on outer edge

spare wheel missing

Fail 15 Jun 2010 13,936 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

o/s/r tyre cracking on outer edge

spare wheel missing

brakes require full inspection

centre exhaust very rusty

coil springs rusty

n/s/f brake disc worn

n/s/r door handle broken [missing]

o/s/f door catching font wing

o/s/r shocker slightly leaking

Pass 18 Jun 2009 12,318 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front number plate is slight faded

nearside front tyre is cracked

Pass 4 Mar 2008 11,880 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside and nearside front discs are slightly corroded

offside front tyre has cracked

Fail 4 Mar 2008 11,880 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

offside and nearside front discs are slightly corroded

offside front tyre has cracked

Pass 7 Feb 2007 11,532 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2007 11,532 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Fail 11 Nov 2005 11,021 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front number plate in poor condition

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6.D3)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6.D3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2005 11,021 miles

Front number plate in poor condition

How Reliable is the Perodua Nippa?

Based on 22,694 MOT tests across 2,547 vehicles.

68.0%
Pass Rate
3,023
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
2,547
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 2,262
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,491
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,182
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 843
Stop lamp not working 599
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R839 BTC is a 1998 Perodua Nippa in White with a 847cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

Across all 1998 Perodua Nippa models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 47,634 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Perodua Nippa fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 2,262 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R839 BTC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Perodua Nippa typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Perodua Nippa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R839 BTC is a 1998 Perodua Nippa, first registered on 10 June 1998.

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